Syrian hamster

/ˌsɪriən ˌhæmstər/
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Other forms: Syrian hamsters

Definitions of Syrian hamster
  1. noun
    small light-colored hamster often kept as a pet
    synonyms: Mesocricetus auratus, golden hamster
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    type of:
    hamster
    short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches
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